B’z Tearjerkers: Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Someday Merry ChristmasB’z1rank/position

Itsuka No Merry Christmas

Among the many tear-jerking ballads released by B’z—Japan’s most powerful rock duo—the one that would likely top the list of fan favorites is It’s a Merry Christmas Someday.

Even in the 2020s, it remains one of the most popular Christmas songs.

Interestingly, it didn’t start out as a single; it first appeared on the 1992 mini-album FRIENDS.

After its release, it gained popularity among fans and became well-known enough to be included on later best-of compilations.

Today, it’s cherished not just as a Christmas song, but as a national-class masterpiece ballad.

Because the aforementioned mini-album is a conceptual work, vocalist Inaba was especially careful with the storytelling in the lyrics.

They evoke vivid, almost cinematic scenes with a poignant melancholy that can bring you to tears just by reading them.

As a side note, there are several versions of this song, and it’s fun to listen to them side by side to appreciate the differences!

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ALONEB’z2rank/position

B’z / ALONE

B’z’s ninth single is a rock ballad that sings of the preciousness of love that shines brightest in loneliness.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Hotel Woman,” it topped the Oricon charts for two consecutive weeks and became a million seller.

The poignant feelings of a man who can only yearn for someone he cannot meet truly hit home.

The grand sound incorporating piano and synth, along with the emotive, tear-evoking guitar phrases, is unforgettable.

It’s a masterpiece that stays close to your heart when your feelings for someone special grow stronger.

I won’t let you say goodbye.B’z3rank/position

B’z / I Won’t Let You Say Goodbye [B’z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 ENDLESS SUMMER -XXV BEST-] [SOUND ONLY]

An emotional graduation song that symbolizes the end of youth and a new beginning.

Inspired by B’z vocalist Koshi Inaba’s university days, it conveys the strength to face forward after overcoming the sorrow of parting.

Included on the album “RUN,” released in October 1992, it topped the Oricon charts, setting a new record at the time with first-week sales of 1.19 million copies.

This song is perfect for anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone important or is about to take a new step.

Sing it at karaoke, and you’re sure to feel a deeply moving resonance in your heart.

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B’z / OCEAN

B’z’s “OCEAN,” released in August 2005.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama Umizaru, and its lyrics align with the show’s story.

Those who watched the drama will have iconic scenes flash through their minds when they hear this track.

It’s one of their underrated gems—not a hard rock number, but a grand ballad featuring strings and piano.

Vocalist Inaba’s wistful voice resonates beautifully.

When you’re feeling down, listening to this song will likely clear your heart and lift your spirits!

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B’z / ultra soul

The song that will light up a sports day with live-concert energy is “ultra soul.” Released in 2001 by the musical duo B’z, active since the late 1980s, it was chosen as the official theme for the 2001 FINA World Championships in Fukuoka.

Its Latin-tinged, energetic band sound really resonates.

Koshi Inaba’s powerful vocals, which stand tall against the rock-driven performance, are sure to inspire courage.

It’s an up-tempo tune that will fire up not just the students but the teachers too.

If everyone sings the phrase at the end of the chorus together, the excitement is guaranteed to soar!

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B’z Live from AVACO STUDIO “Soldiers, Run”

B’z’s “Tsuwamono, Hashiru” captured the hearts of many, inspiring the courage to “keep challenging without giving up!” Many people may remember it as the support song for Japan’s national rugby team.

Although it's easy to assume the kanji 兵 in the title is read as “hei,” the correct reading is actually “tsuwamono”! Reportedly, when Koshi Inaba was writing the lyrics, he had the word “tsuwamono” in mind and, while converting it on his smartphone, happened to find this kanji via predictive text.

The character 兵 can also mean “a brave, strong person,” making it a perfect fit for children giving their all at a school sports day.

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I wanted to kiss you again.B’z7rank/position

I wanted to kiss you again.

This is a classic B’z ballad that portrays a heartrending love story between a man and a woman, set against the changing seasons from a summer meeting to a winter parting.

The lingering melancholy and Takahiro Matsumoto’s weeping guitar further deepen the sense of lingering regret and attachment.

Included on the album “IN THE LIFE,” released in November 1991, the song was initially a candidate to be released as a single, but was ultimately passed over because “ALONE,” which had a tie-in, was prioritized.

Even so, it remains extremely popular among fans, ranking 4th in the vote that determined the tracks for the best-of album “B’z The Best ‘Treasure’.” It’s the perfect song to sit with on a night when a fleeting moment brings back memories of a past love and tightens your chest.